Michael Pittman Jr. is gone. He was traded by the Indianapolis Colts to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was a tough decision, but given the big time money the Colts were handing out to Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones, it had to be done. Unfortunately, Pierce is out for at least another month and maybe more. That is leaving the receiver room a little thin. The rumor mill is picking up and signaling that the Colts aren’t closing the door on bolstering that unit.
Josh Downs, Tyler Warren, and Jonathan Taylor
are all fantastic options to have on offense. Ashton Dulin is solid too, but if you think he is an excellent number two option to start the season, I have some waterfront property to sell you in Arizona. This isn’t a knock on Dulin. He serves a valuable role, but as soon as the Colts start leaning on someone like him to pick up an incredible amount of slack, it would most likely be a doomsday scenario.
That is where things get a little more interesting. The Colts are apparently “mulling” adding to their receiving corps by considering two well-established veterans: Keenan Allen and Deebo Samuel. Allen has some serious miles under his belt as this marks his 14th season. His best days are behind him, but that doesn’t mean he has nothing left. He could be what Reggie Wayne was to T.Y. Hilton, providing veteran guidance. After a short stint in Washington, Samuel being on the market is intriguing. The big body of Allen could complement what is already on the field, but Samuel’s twitchiness is tempting. His versatility could unlock another level for Shane Steichen and the offense.
Both players are long in the tooth. Their glory days are more in the past than the future, but the Colts should look to bring one on board. It could be an Andre Johnson situation, but then again, it could be more like Reggie Wayne, who helped bring along younger players. At the end of the day, what is there to lose? Ashton Dulin is fine, but a number two or three fine? Adding another veteran like Keenan Allen or Deebo Samuel could be a move that is too good to pass up.
